
Connections! is the monthly newsletter published by UMES Extension.
- Winter class on growing medicinal herbs for incomeIf you’re a budding herb grower and missed the September class, you’re…Read more Winter class on growing medicinal herbs for income
- ALEI and Maryland Sea Grant training the next generation of legal policy specialists on issues facing Maryland’s aquaculture system and impacts of climate changeJu-Ching Huang, a Doctor of Juridical Science candidate at Georgetown University Law…Read more ALEI and Maryland Sea Grant training the next generation of legal policy specialists on issues facing Maryland’s aquaculture system and impacts of climate change
- Clay brings 4-H experience and master’s in child development to UMES Extension postUMES Extension has a new face on the 4-H team! Ariel Clay…Read more Clay brings 4-H experience and master’s in child development to UMES Extension post
- Backyard trail workshop serves to complete first phase of Hattie’s TrailThe UMES community came together October 29 to lay the path for…Read more Backyard trail workshop serves to complete first phase of Hattie’s Trail
- UMES conference helps small farmers with strategies for successUMES Extension added another annual Small Farm Conference to the books. Nearly…Read more UMES conference helps small farmers with strategies for success
- UMES Extension plays part in initial stage of Buffalo Soldier educational siteUMES Extension will be an integral part of a local project to…Read more UMES Extension plays part in initial stage of Buffalo Soldier educational site
- Wicomico County horticulture students learn about healthful algae through projectSALISBURY, MD-(May 16, 2022)-Horticulture Production Management students in the A+ Garden Center…Read more Wicomico County horticulture students learn about healthful algae through project
- UMES 4-H educator recognized by communityFor those who know UMES Extension 4-H educator Diamond Nwaeze, an infectious…Read more UMES 4-H educator recognized by community
- UMES Extension Food Safety Worker Training Tipsby Dr. Melinda Schwarz Training RecordsNo matter what training methods you use,…Read more UMES Extension Food Safety Worker Training Tips
- UMES Extension offers free webinar series for herb growersGet ready for spring with a webinar series designed to train those…Read more UMES Extension offers free webinar series for herb growers
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in the U.S.Biosecurity alert: Protect your flock! Word is (hopefully!) getting out that the…Read more Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in the U.S.
- UMES Extension takes part in 2022 Delmarva Soil SummitUMES Small Farm Program Coordinator Berran Rogers was among a group of…Read more UMES Extension takes part in 2022 Delmarva Soil Summit
- Specialty crop growers can receive lab services to determine quality control though pilot programUMES Extension will be embarking on a pilot program that will offer…Read more Specialty crop growers can receive lab services to determine quality control though pilot program
- Aronia cultivation and research on the UMES Research and Education FarmUMES chemistry professor, Dr. Victoria Volkis, has conducted aronia research slightly over a…Read more Aronia cultivation and research on the UMES Research and Education Farm
- Growing elderberries on the UMES Research and Education FarmUMES Extension specialty herb consultant Henriette den Ouden is growing elderberries on…Read more Growing elderberries on the UMES Research and Education Farm
- UMES Extension Herb GardenUMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden grows 18 different medicinal and culinary herbs…Read more UMES Extension Herb Garden
- UMES Extension is strengthening the community through crop diversificationUMES Extension is playing its part in improving food security and satisfying…Read more UMES Extension is strengthening the community through crop diversification
- New extension webinar series focuses on peer-to-peer learningMay saw the kick-off of the Horticulture and Fruit program’s new webinar series,…Read more New extension webinar series focuses on peer-to-peer learning
- 4-H STEM offers National Junior Master Gardener programLisa Murphy (pictured below, second from right) loves gardening and devotes her time…Read more 4-H STEM offers National Junior Master Gardener program
- UMES Extension observes National Herbs and Spices DayUMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden’s five “Best Kitchen Herbs”…Read more UMES Extension observes National Herbs and Spices Day